principle; theory; fundamental truth
it's no joke; gimme a break!
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
to speak; to say; to vocalize
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
future; possible; potential; prospective
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
influence; effect; impact
sharing one's lot with another; being in the same boat
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
abstinence; self-denial; celibacy; asceticism; abnegation
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
rather than; more ... than ...
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
no need to finish what you're saying; say no more; I can guess the rest already
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
lustful beast; lascivious monster
feeler; tentacle; antenna; touching (with one's hand); feeling; sensing
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly